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    • What is the title of the guide discussed in the video?
      Peaky Blinders and Industry
    • Why is the video particularly relevant for students studying media studies?
      Because Peaky Blinders is a set text on the specification from 2024 onwards
    • Who is the creator of Peaky Blinders?
      Stephen Knight
    • Where did Stephen Knight grow up?
      In the Small Heath area of Birmingham
    • What type of dramas did Stephen Knight previously write?
      Crime dramas that focused on social issues and working class concerns
    • How did Stephen Knight's background help in the production of Peaky Blinders?
      His knowledge of the regional area attracted funding and companies
    • Which channel helped to fund Peaky Blinders?
      BBC2
    • What were the two production companies involved in Peaky Blinders?
      Karen Manderbach Productions and Tiger Aspect
    • What is the Yorkshire Screen Fund?
      An organization that provides funding for media products representing Yorkshire
    • What role did Karen Manderbach play in the production?
      She was the secretary producer with several Emmy wins
    • Why is the BBC considered a public service broadcaster?
      Because it is funded by license fees and does not have commercials
    • What is one of the BBC's remits as a public service broadcaster?
      To inform, educate, and entertain
    • How does the BBC's funding model allow it to take risks with programming?
      It does not have to appeal to a massive mainstream audience immediately
    • What was the rough budget per episode for Peaky Blinders?
      Approximately 1.5 million dollars
    • Who was cast in the lead role of Peaky Blinders?
      Cillian Murphy
    • Which actor from Peaky Blinders was familiar to audiences from Jurassic Park?
      Sam Neill
    • Which actress from Peaky Blinders was known for her role in the Harry Potter franchise?
      Helen McCrory
    • Why did some accents need to be toned down during filming?
      Audiences in test viewings struggled to understand them
    • What was the intention behind toning down the accents?
      To increase accessibility for a variety of audiences
    • When was the first series of Peaky Blinders released?
      In 2013
    • What change occurred for Series 5 and 6 of Peaky Blinders?
      They were moved to BBC One
    • How did iPlayer help Peaky Blinders reach a modern audience?
      It targeted audiences focused on streaming
    • What is Netflix's focus regarding storytelling?
      To tell local stories to global audiences
    • Which company distributed the first couple of series of Peaky Blinders in America?
      The Weinstein Company
    • Why did the BBC stop working with the Weinstein Company?
      To avoid public scandal related to Harvey Weinstein's actions
    • What is rumored to be in development related to Peaky Blinders?
      A Peaky Blinders movie
    • What are the key production companies involved in Peaky Blinders and their roles?
      • Karen Manderbach Productions: Secretary producer with Emmy wins
      • Tiger Aspect: Experienced in producing successful TV shows
      • Yorkshire Screen Fund: Provides funding for regional media products
    • What are the implications of the BBC's public service broadcasting remit on Peaky Blinders?
      • Allows for representation of regional areas
      • Supports programming that reflects working class Britain
      • Enables risk-taking in content creation without commercial pressures
    • How did the BBC's funding and production choices impact Peaky Blinders' accessibility and audience reach?
      • Toned down accents for better understanding
      • Available on multiple platforms (iPlayer, Netflix, Amazon Prime)
      • Shifted to BBC One for broader exposure
    • What were the challenges faced by Peaky Blinders in reaching a global audience?
      • Strong regional accents difficult for international viewers
      • Initial distribution through companies with reputational issues
      • Need for appealing content to diverse audiences
    • What are the potential benefits of franchising Peaky Blinders?
      • Expands the brand through additional products
      • Increases revenue opportunities
      • Enhances audience engagement with the franchise
    • stephen knight also wrote the screenplay for lock stock and two smoking barrels
    • the show is set in the early 1900's
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